Opera homepage spotted redirecting visitors to Blackhole kit
If you are an Opera user who hasn’t changed the browser homepage or has visited Opera’s Portal homepage (portal.opera.com) on Wednesday, you might want to check …
Spoofed Better Business Bureau email leads to malware
A massive spam campaign impersonating the Better Business Bureau is currently hitting inboxes around the world. The emails urges users to check out a report and to respond to …
Curiosity-piquing Twitter DM leads to double threat
A double threat has been aimed at Twitter users as Direct Messages carrying a Facebook link and the question “what on earth could you be doing in our movie?” are …
Should Windows 8 users be worried about ransomware?
Does ransomware designed for Windows 7 and older versions of the OS work on the newly released Windows 8? Symantec researchers took it upon themselves to answer that question …
The global expansion of cybercrime
McAfee released a new report which explores techniques in cybercrime as well as the global evolution of cyber exploits. It uncovers new details of “Operation High …
Testing proves advice on keeping computers safe is sound
Amid the often repeated advice about how to keep your computer and yourself safe from malware and criminals spreading it there are some real gold nuggets, as the German …
Malware spreads fake Twitter and Facebook messages
PandaLabs detected a new Twitter spam campaign that may compromise user security. Users receive a direct message on Twitter, which contains the text “Check out Obama …
Palo Alto Networks releases new products
Palo Alto Networks announced several new products that extend its lead in next-generation network security by addressing today’s mixed virtualized and physical …
GFI Software updates VIPRE Antivirus Business
GFI Software launched the latest edition of VIPRE Business, which provides SMBs with access to a single solution for antivirus, patch management and Mobile Device Management …
Cyber-tension between nations fuels public desire for action
The UK public is growing increasingly concerned about national cyber security, following the number of high profile security incidents and malware discoveries reported this …
F-Secure secures online banking transactions
As cybercriminals continue to develop more and more sophisticated financial malware, F-Secure is using its security expertise to protect consumers’ bank accounts. …
Fake AmEx alert leads to hard-to-detect malware
American Express customers are often targeted with malware-laden or phishing emails, mostly because when it comes to money and the potential loss of it, people automatically …
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